n.Here's an opportunity to hear about amateur radio and emergencyresponse, from our lone Dakota Division representative, on the "Force ofFifty."

The purpose of this email is to ask you to spread the word about aninteresting and timely presentation at the SEMARC March meeting onTuesday, March 27 at 7:00 PM at the Zion Lutheran Church in CottageGrove Minnesota. Directions to the Church can be found atwww.semarc.org.

The program will be offered by Dr. Guillermo Narvaez, N0GUI, of the U ofM and is entitled "Reflections on the Role Ham Radio Played in theRecovery of Puerto Rico in the Aftermath of Hurricane Maria".

Dr. Narvaez was one of the "Force of Fifty" deployed by the ARRL and theAmerican Red Cross to re-establish communications on the island. He willshare his experience with the deployment, equipment and how we mightbest prepare for similar eventualities throughout the U.S. andinternationally.

Members of the larger amateur community are invited to join SEMARC atthis presentation.